Three laps of the coastal circuit begin the stage, from McLaren Vale, south to Willunga, to the coast and along the Esplanade to Port Willunga, down to Aldinga and returning to McLaren Vale.

After three laps of the coastal circuit, the group continues through McLaren Vale and turn right at Willunga, left at the top of Old Willunga Hill, along Range, Penneys Hill and McMurtrie Roads before turning south on Main Road and completing the Old Willunga Hill climb for a second time to the finish.

Sprint stages are completed on the first and second laps of the coastal circuit near Butterworth Road at Snapper Point, with two King of The Mountain stages finished at the top of the Old Willunga Hill.